I just started really focusing on my weight loss at the beginning of the month. I have lost 21 pounds since the beginning of November. Basically I don't eat after dark, I drink a gallon of water a day, I exercise every day for at least 30 minutes (but most days it's an hour or more) and I eat a cholesterol-free, plant-based diet (I am vegan and eat no animal products). I have lost the weight by doing all of this and being really STRICT about making ONLY the healthiest food choices. It's not easy to "always" make the best choices and the fear of regaining is partly due to that I think.

Woops, I ate the pizza a swore I wouldn't for lunch. But I did the 3-mile WATP, yay... Wow, I think that tape is really intense. Has anyone else done it and feel the same? Or.. am I just that out of shape. I will probably only do the 1 or 2 mile tomorrow. Like I said before, my focus is going to be more on doing it EVERY day if possible and not so much the duration. Not yet anyways.

Well I hope everyone is having a good day. And I will talk to y'all soon.

EMJAY

Hello.....not too bad of a day today. Unfortunately didn't get any exercise in, did get some cleaning done this morning and Brian helped out which was really nice. Son had swim practice, make-up from Thurs, so my parents brought him back down for that and then we did a little running here/there. I was able to pick up 10 more sets of lights for the tree, lol, figure I"ll probably need about 14 or more to decorate this beast. It's cool though having this huge tree towering over you.

3 mile WATP tape, yep I've done them and even when I was doing them faithfully and in pretty good physical shape (so my husband said) I'd be dragging till the end and sweating up a storm. It was definately a good work-out. I really need to figure a way to push myself back into them -- really need to find a way to find some other music to play with the tapes, music is a big motivator to me. Even when I clean I need to have some good music blarring in the background.

Well, my parents have left again with our son. So now it's just me and Brian. He says he'd like to go out and get a movie, I'd really like to just stay put, think I'd like to take a nice HOT bath, now that sounds relaxing.

Tomorrow I want to try to

a)EXERCISE, hopefully 2 mile walk, maybe try the 3 again, naa don't think I'm ready for that yet. That's usually what happens I go back in full-force and then I end up hating it even more than already do because I kill myself and
b)drink lots of water!

Debbie

Hello,

My day hasn't been too bad, other than I went out to a restaurant for a breakfast buffet this AM. I didn't do too bad there though, better than I would have in the recent past. Bagel for lunch, nothing for dinner yet. Did the 1-mile WATP tape and I may do it again before I go to bed. After doing the 3-mile yesterday I feel kind of guilty only doing the 1 today. My first weigh in is Tuesday and I am kind of excited because I think I have lost. Actually I know I have because I have been cheating and looking at the scale, I have to stop doing that. It can get you in trouble by being so obsessed with it. Next week I will try not to peek.

Debbie, I hope your day went well. did you get the tree all decorated. Mine is up but undecorated at this point. It is one of the pre-lit ones, so no lights to contend with though. Do you have a portable CD player or radio that you can use to do the WATP with? So you don't have to listen to them drone on and maybe spice it up again.

Where is everyone else???????


Emjay

Hi everybody! I posted last on Friday night so I've only missed one day in here really, but it seems like forever! I missed everybody Just doesnt seem right to skip a day posting.

Sounds like from the other posts that everyone is doing well so far. My weigh-in is tomorrow. Until today I've felt like I've lost, but today for some reason, I dont feel that way. Probably what I ate. Made a big pot of chili today and it was kinda salty. Kinda "bloated" feeling like I've retained water or something. Plus had those 2 get-togethers yesterday. (wore the tight pants again) I did do 45 minutes on my Air Walker this morning, though. I still havent gotten around to taking my measurements. I want to do that tonight or tomorrow because I know alot of times, there may not show a loss on the scale but an inch or two can be gone anyway.

Emjay, I'm like you...I get totally obsessed with the stupid scale instead of going by how I feel. Yesterday and even this morning, I showed a loss but tonight I showed right back to 120 so I'll be disappointed if it's still the same in the morning. (see how obsessed? I even check sometimes more than once a day!) Whoops!! 120???? OMG!!!!! Dont I wish?? Meant to type 220..sorry.

Debbie, if you found time for that HOT bath, I am sooo jealous!! Did you fit in exercise today and drink your water? I'm TERRIBLE at the water drinking and I know it makes a big difference.

Yogini, nice to meet ya. 21 lbs in such a short time is a huge accomplishment...way to go. I've been trying to cut back alot on meat...what are some things you eat alot? When I have meat, I try not to have a starch with it. I have a hard time thinking of menus for the week because it just seems natural to eat meat and potatoes or meat and rice or meat and pasta etc. I've been having fruit for breakfast every morning.

Well, I think I'll go jump back on the Air Walker. I like to know I've done it the night before in case I'm too sleepy to do it in the mornings. If I"m not too sleepy, then it's good too cuz I get in an extra workout.

Hope you all have a good Monday!

Miki

hello ladies.I am new here. This is actually my second post (yeah!) I decided I need to get healthy before it's to late. and I need to find a way to push myself alittle, in the right direction of course.

A little about me...... I am 35 married 2 kids (15,12) and just made the biggest change in my life 5 months ago, we all moved from california to Arkansas! Since I am a huge creature of habit, needless to say I am all out of whack!

But the way I see it being here, far away from my friends I will have no excuses to go out to eat all the time, besides where the heck are the restruants anyway!?!? (lol)
OK, enough for now. I will be reading and hopefully make my self accountable!
deb~

Right back at ya, Miki

I eat a LOT of beans and lentils! High fiber and protein, low fat BEANS and LENTILS! I even eat them for breakfast I focus on eating "beans and greens"...lots of veggies (especially green and cruciferous ones) and some things like Hemp Protein Powder are staples of mine. Basically I eat for health, first and foremost and for pleasure secondly. It's working so far! The bigest challenge for me is cutting out the fat...I've been doing it but I CRAVE fat! I LOVE a big bowl of brown rice with soy sauce and a little vegan margarine! I haven't had anything like that all month. I am going to be experimenting with adding in a small portion of those things on my "high calorie" day and see what happens. Part of me feels like I am an addict and I have to stay away from such things completely, lest I awaken the fat/sugar/salt monster!

Welcome Deb,

I'm glad you joined us. I think you will really love this website. So far (a little over a week) it has given me a lot of motivation that I was lacking. I hope it does the same for you. Hope to hear back from you soon.

Hello to everyone else, not much time to post now. I will check back in later.

Emjay

Well, a week has gone by already and that only means one thing....weight in night. ARgh. I'm scared. I've been doing so well, and yet last week I only lost half a pound. Sooo, I'm just hoping this week will be an AWESOME loss..I'll post once I'm home.

Hello everyone, just think positive Shawna, good luck. Congrads!!!! to you Yogini, 21 pounds fantastic, keep up the good work. You are very motivated, you will help keep us on track. Can you tell me more about the Hemp Protein Powder, how do you eat it, where do you buy it??
Lynda

Check out my ticker ladies!!!! Down 2.5 pounds this week...woohoo. I am so glad that my hard work paid off.

Hello Ladies! Thought I would drop in on your thread & check it out. Thanks for the invite Miki.

A little background for you all: I am 35, and have lost 37 lbs. over the past year. I get 60 minutes of walking in each day (walk to & from work), and do pretty well with the food on most days. What I suck at is drinking all my water. Right now my biggest challenge is losing & re-gaining the same 2 lbs. over the past couple of months. Sometimes it comes back even if there is no good reason. So, I'm really trying to tighten my belt and get more strict with myself. I would like to get back into a regular weight loss again (I still have 48 more to lose!).

Miki, that Fit For Life thing sounds interesting. Right now I just count my calories & watch my fat & salt, but I already only eat fruit until noon...just because I like fruit for breakfast.

Yogini, my brother's gf is a Vegan. Do you have any good reliable internet sources for vegan dinner recipes? She is always a part of our family gatherings and with Christmas dinners coming up soon, I'd like to participate by providing some of the vegan dishes we will need (to give my mom a break from some of the cooking).

Well, talk to you ladies later!

Hi everybody...this will be short and sweet...got a headache and going to try to get to bed early. Today was weigh-in at our house. I lost 2 lbs. That's an accomplishment I guess for Thanksgiving week, but I was a little irritated...my son and hubby both lost more than me and they both cheated LOTS!! (not just Thanksgiving Day either) Plus hubby has not exercised ONCE! Just not fair that it comes off quicker for men. He lost 3 lbs and my son, Luke who is 13, lost 5. Luke needs to lose about 40 lbs. He's a big boy...well over 200 lbs and 5 ft.9 inches tall already. I was actually proud for him because honestly I'd rather him lose than me. Kids can be cruel, ya know, especially at that age.

Congrats to everyone else who lost this week! Anyone who may not have, DONT GIVE UP! All of us will have down times.

Oh sorry CwbyDeb, just noticed your post as I was scrolling down. I'm in Arkansas also...been here my entire life. My cousin (and best friend)who also lived here her entire life just moved to CA 2 yrs ago. Strange huh? lol. It's like ya'll traded places. What part of AR are you in? S.E. corner here. We're glad to have you join our group. Drop in anytime!

Dont really have time for individual posts to everyone. I'll post more soon tho.

Miki

Shawna, 2.5 lbs. that is awesome. You're right, hard work does pay off, especially with weight loss. Keep it up girl.

Miki, I am so proud of you. I can't beleive it 2 lbs. over Thanksgiving week?!? Imagine, just a week ago you and I were discussing how we would just like to maintain over the holidays. Nope not going to happen, we're gonna lose. That will be such a nice headstart for the whole new years resolution business. Wonderful news about your hubby and son too, however, don't ever compare yourself with a man when it comes to weight loss. It just doesn't work.

WW, Hello and welcome to you. The 37 lbs. you have already lost will be a great motivator for the rest of us. And maybe we can help motivate you to continue losing. Hope to hear from you soon.

Hello to everyone else. Hope everything is going well.

Emjay

Hi Everyone!!

I was just reading some of your posts, and it seems like a good group to be a part of. I need some motivation. You all seem like such nice, supportive people... and I would like to get to know ya'll.

A little bit about me...

I am 19 (almost 20) years old and I live in Central Wisconsin. I am 5'10 and I weigh about 160 pounds. I guess this is a normal weight range.. but I would like to get into shape and start eating healthier. I also have Type 1 (juvenille) diabetes (had it since i was 12).. yeah that is the kind that requires daily injections.. . I also have thyroid disease and Addison's disease (very low blood pressure due to the failure of some gland.. ) I actually just got out of the partying phase.. that was not good for my health and basically it just got old. I go to the gym at least 3 times a week with a friend from work.. we have been going for about 2 months (we get a free membership through work) and I love the way I feel after working out. I work at an insurance company in a call center... it is a good job, I will eventually go back to school... probably for nursing.. but I just needed a break after high school. Also, my boyfriend is in the Marines, I just flew down to North Carolina to visit him about 3 weeks ago. We've been together for about 8 months. It's really hard being away from him.

Well anyways, sorry I was blabbing on... enough about me. I would really enjoy getting to know all of you!! Thanks for listening... and I am here for any of you.. I am a pretty good listener!